Bristol Waste Company is Bristol’s local recycling, waste collection and street cleansing company. We also run the two local household waste recycling centres in the city and have recently launched a commercial waste service offering local businesses tailored, cost effective recycling and waste solutions.

We are committed to working in partnership with the people of Bristol to help all communities recycle more and throw away less. Our aim is for Bristol to be a clean and tidy city which is happier and healthier for all those who live, work and study here.

THE ROLE

To complement our new and existing teams, we are looking for an enthusiastic Driver Team Leader. This role will be based from our Hartcliffe or Lewins Mead depot and work within our Street Cleansing team. This role is full-time at 39 hours per week.

In exchange, we offer: a salary of £23,160 per annum, 25 days of holiday entitlement; occupational sickness entitlement; access to a defined contribution pension scheme; employee assistance programme; comprehensive training and life assurance of 2 times salary.

Duties will include: working as part of a team or work alone reporting to the Team Supervisor; driving and cleansing the allocated route within the City of Bristol; leading the street cleansing operatives in the team while maintaining compliance with all aspects of health and safety; and proactively identifying areas requiring attention and direct the team to ensure completion of routes.

Requirements: It is essential to have a clean valid UK driving licence and a demonstrated ability in leading a team.Literacy skills are required in order to follow route maps and to comply with driving and health & safety responsibilities. Good communication skills are required in order to liaise with the public and colleagues.; The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently, using initiative and as part of a team; and demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure its safe and proper use.

You will be expected to work on some weekends and bank holidays. The role is mainly based out of Hartcliffe or Lewins Mead Depot, but, on occasions, you may be expected to provide short term cover at other depots.

The closing date to apply is 11 August 2017 and interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 21 August 2017.

Bristol Waste Company is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership status.